Type 1 Diabetes: Pathogenesis, Genetics and Immunotherapy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789533073620)

This book is a compilation of reviews about the pathogenesis of Type 1 Diabetes. T1D is a classic autoimmune disease. Genetic factors are clearly determinant but cannot explain the rapid, even overwhelming expanse of this disease. Understanding etiology and pathogenesis of this disease is essential. A number of experts in the field have covered a range of topics for consideration that are applicable to researcher and clinician alike. This book provides apt descriptions of cutting edge technologies and applications in the ever going search for treatments and cure for diabetes. Areas including T cell development, innate immune responses, imaging of pancreata, potential viral initiators, etc. are considered.

Author: David Wagner
ISBN-10: 9533073624
ISBN-13: 9789533073620
Publisher: Intechopen
Language: English
Published: 11/25/2011
Pages: 674
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.78lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 1.44d